Counting Fun with Starry and Friends!

Math Grades 1st Grade 4:43 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn to count from 1 to 5 with colorful kites, happy children, and bright balloons! Get ready for a fun counting adventure!

Video Resource

Learn Grade 1 - Maths - Counting Preparation Part 02

KidsClassroom - Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs

Duration: 4:43
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Key Concepts

  • Counting from 1 to 5
  • One-to-one correspondence (matching one object with one number)
  • Number recognition

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to count objects from 1 to 5.
  • Students will be able to identify the numerals 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
  • Students will be able to match a group of objects with the correct numeral.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by introducing Starry and the concept of counting. Ask students if they like to count and what they like to count (e.g., toys, fingers, toes).
  • Counting Kites (5 mins)
    Play the video from the beginning and stop after the kite counting segment. Ask students to count along with the video. Pause and ask individual students to count the kites shown on the screen.
  • Counting Children (5 mins)
    Continue the video and stop after the segment where they count the children. Again, encourage students to count along. Ask them to point to each child as they count. Ask: “If one more child came, how many would there be?”
  • Counting Balloons (5 mins)
    Finish playing the balloon counting segment. Emphasize the counting process. Ask students to draw their own set of balloons (up to 5) and label each with the correct number.
  • Wrap Up (5 mins)
    Review the numbers 1 to 5. Ask students to give examples of things they see around the classroom that can be counted (e.g., chairs, books, windows).

Interactive Exercises

  • Counting Objects Around the Room
    Have students count various objects around the classroom, such as pencils, crayons, or blocks. Have them work in small groups and share their findings with the class.
  • Number Matching Game
    Create a matching game where students match numeral cards (1-5) with corresponding picture cards showing groups of objects (1-5). This can be done as a whole class activity or in small groups.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite thing to count?
  • Can you show me how many fingers I have on one hand? How many is that?
  • How is counting helpful in our everyday lives?

Skills Developed

  • Number recognition
  • Counting skills
  • One-to-one correspondence
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

How many kites are there?

Correct Answer: One

Question 2:

If you have 2 balloons and get one more, how many do you have?

Correct Answer: Three

Question 3:

What number comes after 2?

Correct Answer: Three

Question 4:

How many fingers are on one hand?

Correct Answer: Five

Question 5:

Which number shows a group of four apples?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 6:

If you see one dog, how many dogs do you see?

Correct Answer: One

Question 7:

Which of these is the number three?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 8:

Starry got some stars for counting. How many stars did Starry get?

Correct Answer: Five

Question 9:

If you have one cookie, and you eat it, how many cookies are left?

Correct Answer: Zero

Question 10:

Which number is the biggest number in the video?

Correct Answer: Five

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

When you count, you say one, two, and then ________.

Correct Answer: three

Question 2:

There are ________ children in the group.

Correct Answer: five

Question 3:

I have ________ nose on my face.

Correct Answer: one

Question 4:

You can have _____ , two, or three balloons

Correct Answer: one

Question 5:

The number after 4 is _______ .

Correct Answer: five

Question 6:

There is _____ kite in the sky.

Correct Answer: one

Question 7:

One, ______, three, four, five

Correct Answer: two

Question 8:

_______ is the number of fingers on one hand.

Correct Answer: five

Question 9:

There are _______ balloons

Correct Answer: four

Question 10:

If I give you one apple then you will have ____ apple

Correct Answer: one

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.A.1:Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral. CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.C.5:Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).

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